Take Your Base (Scrappers)

Dean Hughes

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Take Your Base (Scrappers)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dean Hughes

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Here's a secret: Jeremy's team, the Scrappers, is on a winning streak that no one saw coming. As they train harder and face tough opponents, the real challenge isn't just baseball — it's what happens off the field. But that's only the beginning.

Themes

Sports & Recreation - BaseballSocial Issues - GeneralFriendshipTeamwork

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Jeremy and his baseball team, the Scrappers, as they prepare for the summer championship while navigating friendships and social challenges. Suitable for ages 9-12, it highlights themes of teamwork, perseverance, and social dynamics without intense conflict or mature content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780613159999
Publisher
Turtleback
Published
October 1999
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Social IssuesSocial SituationsSports & RecreationBaseball